Work of Satan? Sinkhole opens on White House lawn, Twitter in turmoil over its meaning (PHOTOS)

A sinkhole has opened up near the White House press briefing room on the north lawn, prompting a wave of derision online as social media users revelled in the unique karma of the event.

During his election campaign, Donald Trump famously vowed to “drain the swamp” in Washington. Of course, the city itself was actually built on a swamp and, owing to its unique geology, is expected to sink by as much as six inches in the next century.

The #sinkhole isn't from Me. It's from Satan. It's his way of telling Trump the contract is expiring.

According to Jenny Anzelmo-Sarles, a spokeswoman for the US National Park Service, the sinkhole first appeared Sunday, May 20. She also confirmed that the sinkhole does not pose any risk to the White House itself.

However, geological facts and the lack of a sinkhole-related threat to the presidential premises weren’t enough to deter the Twitterati from enjoying the moment with a slew of wry puns, GIFs, and memes.

A #sinkhole is forming in the front lawn of the White House because at this point even the grass wants out.